Pharmacy Updates

Updates from our pharmacy team

Our New Prescription Text Refill Service Makes Getting Medication More Convenient and Safer

April 14, 2020

Reduce your visits to the store by using our new prescription text refill service to access your ongoing prescriptions. You can now text us when you need a refill and we will prepare it for you to pick up, or deliver it for free*.

How to access:

1) Call your local pharmacy and provide your mobile number to register for this service.

3) Respond to our text with refill (space) and your RX# if you want to pick it up, or refilld (space) and your RX# if you would like delivery.

We will either text you back when your prescription is ready to pick up, or contact you for your credit card information to pay for your prescription and then deliver it at no charge.

You will not receive recurring text messages from us; only those that pertain to your request for prescription refill.

We look forward to continuing to serve you and keep everyone as safe as possible during this time.

*Free Prescription Delivery within the city limits of Calgary, Strathmore, Airdrie and High River. Delivery charges apply for areas outside these city limits. Ask us for more details.

Rapid Strep Throat Testing Temporarily Not Available

March 23, 2020

Our rapid strep throat testing services have been placed on temporary hold in an effort to best service our customers and keep everyone safe.

We look forward to offering this convenient service again once it is safe to do so. Please visit this page for ongoing updates to all of our services.

Prescribing Pharmacists Can Help Over The Phone

March 21, 2020

Our Calgary Co-op Pharmacy team is here to help during this challenging time.

In order to keep you, our valued customers, and our staff safe we encourage you to please CALL your Calgary Co-op pharmacist with your needs before visiting the store.

Our prescribing pharmacists can help with prescribing for minor ailments and prescription renewals for chronic medications. We continue to offer free prescription delivery at no charge which will not only be convenient for you but also help keep everyone safe and healthy. Please see our notice below regarding Alberta Health's measures to ensure a drug supply for all and how this will impact your order.

Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations are still available at all of our pharmacies for Albertans ages 5 and older, pending supply. No appointment is necessary.

Measures to Ensure Drug Supply - Alberta Health

March 21, 2020

Alberta Health has implemented the following measures to proactively protect the drug supply for Albertans.

Effective immediately the expectation is that prescriptions are provided in quantities that do not exceed a thirty (30) day supply. Reducing the quantity provided for each prescription will limit product shortages and allow continued access to medications for all Albertans. We are working closely with Alberta Health in all aspects of best managing the Covid-19 situation and as such, will be supporting this expectation in our pharmacies.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation and would like to take this time to remind you that our prescribing pharmacists can prescribe for minor ailments and refill prescriptions for chronic conditions over the telephone. We have always offered free delivery* of prescriptions and continue to do so for your convenience and your safety at this time.

*Free Prescription Delivery within the city limits of Calgary, Strathmore, Airdrie and High River. Delivery charges apply for areas outside these city limits. Ask us for more details.